Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria

Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria.

Press ReleaseCameron DouglasAugust 2, 2021Villa Maria, Indevin, Marlborough

Excellent quality despite a challenging vintage for Grasshopper Rock

2021 vintage was a cool spring and January followed by a warm dry autumn which perfectly ripened a smaller than average crop. The grape volume was down by 20% as was the average bunch size.

Vintage ReportCameron DouglasJuly 21, 2021Grasshopper Rock, Central Otago

Blending art and Wine

The Art Series is a remarkable new development from respected Marlborough wine producer, Lawson’s Dry Hills. This year there is a limited production of just 300 hand-numbered bottles of each wine.

NewsCameron DouglasJuly 21, 2021Lawson's Dry Hills, Marlborough

Waitaki winemakers beat overall trend

Waitaki winemakers have been among the lucky ones this year, reaping a solid harvest despite a challenging year for New Zealand growers as a whole.

Vintage Report, Wine RegionsCameron DouglasJuly 19, 2021Waitaki Valley, Ostler

Watch: Discover New Zealand wine

I recently had the pleasure of hosting 50 Sommeliers in the UK, via a Webinar, bringing them up to speed on New Zealand Wine.

VideoCameron DouglasJuly 19, 2021New Zealand Wine Growers, Sommelier

Is canned wine growing up?

I have tasted several wines from cans recently. My reactions have been mixed, from terribly average to quite intriguing. A wonderful article from Wine Spectator discussing the rise of canned wine and breaking tradition within wine.

DiscussionCameron DouglasJuly 19, 2021Canned Wine, Sustainability

Watch: French & New World winegrowing techniques with Damien Yvon, Clos Henri

I shared a couple of wines with Damien Yvon, Winemaker at Clos Henri. We discussed the wonderful Clos Henri, Damien’s experience in the world of wine and what the future holds.

Meet The WinemakersCameron DouglasJuly 17, 2021Clos Henri, Damian Yvon, Marlborough, Video